Psychological distress arises when individuals perceive that situational demands exceed their coping resources, leading to emotional, cognitive and physiological strain. Coping strategies encompass ...

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By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisWe all face stress, conflict and emotional strain at different points in our lives. How we respond to these pressures can have a significant impact on our mental and ...

Children and adolescents deploy a diverse range of coping strategies to manage psychological stressors, broadly classified into problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches. Problem-focused ...

Let’s face it: Life is tough. Most people will experience hardship or disaster at some point in their lives. I, for one, suffered a period of severe illness followed by the news of my dear mother's ...

A growing number of studies show just how damaging the pandemic has been on the mental health of people around the world. By some estimates, approximately one in four people are experiencing clinical ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Those who have experienced the horrors of war see their lives clearly delineated between a "before" and an "after." This singular ordeal does not, as is often believed, mean that it is impossible to ...

If your loved one has schizophrenia, you may find yourself taking on the role of caregiver. Use these tips to help.

Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people, it feels like a tight chest or a racing heart. For others, it shows up as constant worrying, spiraling thoughts, or panic that makes everyday ...

Since the early years of this century, it has been commonplace for computerized analyses of athletic statistics to guide a baseball manager’s choice of a pinch hitter, a football coach’s decision to ...

Dealing with a manic episode can cause intense distress. However, planning and treatment can help a person cope with and manage symptoms of mania. Mania is a symptom of various mental health ...